Volkswagen Passat vs Acura TSX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Acura TSX
- Length184.3 in – 185.2 in
- Height57.6 in – 59.0 in
- Wheelbase106.4 in
- Curb weight3,212 lb – 3,840 lb
- Width68.7 in
- Acura TSX width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura TSX is 1.4 in shorter (184.8 in vs 183.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.7 in narrower (68.7 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 296 lb heavier (3,526 lb vs 3,230 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 296 lb heavier (3,526 lb vs 3,230 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 105.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.7 in narrower (68.7 in vs 69.4 in)
- Length: Acura TSX is 1.4 in shorter (184.8 in vs 183.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura TSX — Acura TSX is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Acura TSX
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 0.7 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Acura TSX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.8 in | 183.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 69.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 57.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 105.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.2 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,526 lb | 3,230 lb | 296 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 184.3 in – 185.2 in).
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